Sligo Rovers vs Derry City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Mar 2025

Can Bit O'Reds Make it a Close Game?

Sligo +0.5 could be the best bet when they go up against Derry. We’ll take Asian Handicap odds of -108 that the home team manage to either land a victory or draw, giving us two outcomes for our money.

1-1 Draw When Teams Last Clashed

Sligo Rovers played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Turner's Cross Stadium against Cork City. John Russell's men had 43% possession and two shots on target, with Owen Elding being the goalscorer.

Derry City drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium against Galway United. The Candystripes had five shots on goal and enjoyed 62% possession, with Michael Duffy on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Sligo boast an unbeaten record in the past five games against Derry, with the last clash ending 1-1 at Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have included five draws, three Sligo wins and two Derry victories.

League of Ireland		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Derry City	24	12	4	8	35	26	9	35:26	40
9	Sligo Rovers	24	6	5	13	30	39	-9	30:39	23

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Rovers have 1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. The Bit O'Reds have averaged 50.2% possession and 3.8 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.9 goals from 5.5 shots on goal, 13.4 attempts and 5.7 corners.

Top scorers are Owen Elding and Cian Kavanagh on 2 goals, while Reece Hutchinson has racked up 1. William Fitzgerald has recorded the most assists with 4.

City have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 12.3 attempts, 4.2 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. Tiernan Lynch's team average 54.7% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 2.9 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 3.4 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts.

Michael Duffy has recorded 3 goals, Patrick Hoban 2, with Colm Whelan and William Patching both managing 1. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Dominic Thomas, Daniel Mullen and Michael Duffy who have all made 1.

Confirmed Lineups

Sligo Rovers confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Conor Walsh (GK), Oliver Denham, John Mahon, Reece Hutchinson, Harvey Lintott, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Connor Malley, Oskar van Hattum, Jad Hakiki, Cian Kavanagh, William Fitzgerald.

Derry City confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Brian Maher (GK), Hayden Cann, Mark Connolly, Sam Todd, Ronan Boyce, Ben Doherty, Adam O'Reilly, Sadou Diallo, Michael Duffy, Dominic Thomas, Liam Boyce.

Sligo Rovers vs Derry City Prediction & Betting Tips

Sligo +0.5 can deliver a return for this League of Ireland clash. We’ll side with the home team on the Asian Handicap, with the stats backing up this selection which is on offer at odds of -108.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Sligo Rovers vs Derry City league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Sligo in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Sligo in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Sligo in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Derry in 3 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Sligo in 5 consecutive games against Derry.

Sligo +0.5 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 51.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Sligo Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -108 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sligo 1 - 1 Derry

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +550 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -125

The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in six consecutive Derry matches. It stands to reason that the line won’t be reached and you can secure odds of -125 for this Total Corners bet.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sligo

Total

11.20 4.00 7.20

Home

9.40 4.00 5.40

Away

11.40 3.90 7.50

Derry

Total

7.70 4.40 3.30

Home

7.40 5.20 2.20

Away

7.90 3.50 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-110

Under 9.5

-125

Sligo Corners

Over 3.5

-135

Under 3.5

-103

Derry Corners

Over 5.5

-105

Under 5.5

-133

Most Corners

1

+180

X

+575

2

-189

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Sligo Rovers vs Derry City Odds

For this Premier Division match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Derry City are the -133 favourite to win and that means a 57% chance of winning. Sligo Rovers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +375.

Over and Under 2.5 Goals backers are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market.

You can find hundreds of markets for every League of Ireland match, with the leading football betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your bets.

Full-Time Result

1

+375

X

+220

2

-133

Half-Time Result

1

+400

X

+110

2

+150

Double Chance

1X

-100

12

-275

X2

-549

Draw No Bet

1

+250

2

-350

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-121

2 Hcp -0.75

+102.5

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-143

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-105

No

-125

Sligo Rovers vs Derry City Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Sligo vs Derry team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

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